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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 843.03 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 843.03 and 215.33 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 843.03 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/843.03 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 843.03 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 181,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,525.29/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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